Dubai stocks are giving investors an update on the woes confronting the local real-estate industry. The DFM Real Estate & Construction Index has fallen about 7% in the past five days, the biggest week…
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UAE minister: Iran’s presence in Syria must be reduced
In a recent interview on Al-Hurra TV, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Mohammed Gargash said that despite Iran’s claims that its missiles are for purposes of deterrence, they are being …
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Dubai Islamic Bank marks listing of $750m bond
LONDON: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) on Wednesday marked the listing of a $750 million sukuk — or Islamic bond — on the Nasdaq Dubai exchange. Executives on Wednesday rang the opening bell at the exchange …
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UAE Food Bank launches 3rd operational site
Dubai Municipality has launched the third operational site of the Food Bank in Al Muhaisnah-2 in Dubai on Tuesday. Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality and deputy chairman of the UA…
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The UAE Food Bank launches third site in Dubai
The UAE Food Bank collects surplus fresh and canned food which is then distributed to those in need, both in and outside of the UAE. The UAE Food bank is one of the country’s best humanitarian …
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Catholics flock to pope’s historic mass in UAE
Dubai expat Rosalie Ayuso from the Philippines … Smiling and excited, he told Arab News: “Luckily I was posted at gate 31, where the pope was coming in. I lost a lot of zzz’s, but it’s all worth it …
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UAE launches third food bank in drive to reduce waste
The third food bank has started operations in the UAE as part of the country’s plans to reduce food waste. Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality and deputy chairman of the UAE Food B…
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Dubai Islamic Bank participates in the 21st National Career Exhibition
The bank reiterates commitment to Emiratisation and supports the government’s aspirations to promote growth of UAE Nationals in the private sector As part of DIB’s Emiratization development program, s…
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UAE- The Rise of Green Technology in Construction
Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology application in construction are far-reaching and comprehensive, offering …
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Pictures: Sharjah Light Festival underscores emirates’ cultural heritage
… is illuminated during a laser show being held as part of the Sharjah Light Festival. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News The ninth edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, themed ‘Culture …
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Struggling Dubai amusement park abandons Six Flags expansion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A massive amusement park in Dubai says it is abandoning plans to build a $454-million Six Flags. DXB Entertainments, which runs Dubai Parks & Resorts, said in a statement …
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Ups and downs of real estate essential for market maturity
Dubai’s real estate market has always been one of the cornerstones of this country’s success. Whether you’re talking about architectural feats such as the Burj Khalifa or the probability that you boug…
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‘Suits’ star Gabriel Macht features in tongue-in-cheek Dubai real estate advert
A new Dubai Properties advert has landed, starring none other than Suits’ Gabriel Macht aka Harvey Specter. And in the advert, which advertises a new Jumeirah community of luxury homes called Madinat …
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Over 1,100 new restaurants and cafes opened in Dubai in 2018
While 641 new restaurants were opened last year, Dubai saw 468 new cafes, according to a report issued by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai’s Department of Economic …
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Why nearly 100 new restaurants, cafes open in Dubai every month
Dubai: Some companies may not be making as much brisk business as they used to, but you’d probably won’t see it in the local food and beverage industry. Every month, approximately close to 100 …
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Homefront: ‘What deposit do I need to secure a mortgage in the UAE?’
SM, Dubai At the end of 2013, the UAE Central bank changed its lending criteria which meant an expatriate could secure 75 per cent of a home’s value in mortgage finance for a ready property up to the …
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Emirates Islamic wins Human Resources Development award from Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies
Dubai: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, and the preferred bank for UAE nationals, has been named the recipient of the ‘Human Resources Development’ award …
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